Bill > SB277

This bill strengthens laws related to sexual offenses against minors by extending the statute of limitations for obscenity offenses to cover the entire period a victim is a minor, meaning the time limit for prosecution won't start until the victim turns 18. It also increases the penalty for promoting minor-produced sexual images to a felony if the perpetrator is three or more years older than the minor, while making it a misdemeanor if the age difference is less than three years. Additionally, the bill extends the maximum probation period for certain felony obscenity offenses to ten years and requires individuals convicted of felony obscenity offenses involving minors to register as sex offenders. These changes aim to provide greater protection for minors and ensure accountability for those who exploit them.

Health and Social Services, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=277&year=2026